Thursday, December 17, 2015

Netherlands | Chinook - "Dancing in flames"

RECENT

We talked about Dutch artist Chinook when she released the lovely "Go home". Here she comes again with a second and more mature single. "Dancing in flames" is a fantastic pop track, with an explosive chorus and a very infectious melody.

France | Amir - "Oasis"

RECENT

Laurent Amir Khlifa Khedider Haddad is Amir, a French singer who was born in Paris in 1984. Amir's Jewish roots took him to live near Tel Aviv, Israel, since 1992. There, he took part of Kokhav Nolad, a very popular Israeli talent show. He continued his career between Israel and France, ultimately participating in the French version of The Voice, where he finished third. The contrast between Eastern and Western cultures can be fully appreciated in his latest single, "Oasis": the song is a powerful pop with R&B beats and a delightful touch of Oriental sounds.

Norway | SERVED - "Psycho"

BRAND NEW

After shooting to fame with "La meg være ung", Norwegian girl trio SERVED are back with another explosive track. "Psycho" is a perfect summer splash for the cold winter in Europe: a melody which invites to dance your body away!

Lithuania | GJan - "Gossip"

BRAND NEW

We just can't get enough of the uniqueness of GJan. Her latest single is another explosive track: "Gossip" keeps her path of gifting us with edgy pop, always mingling some electronic beats in the mix.

Wednesday, December 16, 2015

Finland | Vesala - "Tequila"

BRAND NEW

Paula Julia Vesala is a Finnish singer who was born in Kärsämäki in 1981. She was part of the very successful and award-winning pop-rock group PMMP. Now on solo career, she has released a new single. "Tequila" is a well-paced ballad which is fully involving. The song is incredibly hypnotizing.

United Kingdom | Olly Murs - "Stevie knows"

BRAND NEW

British singer Olly Murs has gone all funky in his latest single. "Stevie knows" is a marvelous pop corker, with a catchy melody and a quite smart pun to laugh a bit on the chorus!

North Macedonia | Tamara Todevska - "Bash na tebe"

BRAND NEW

Once again we remeet Macedonian diva Tamara Todevska, who is one of the most prolific pop artists in her country. She has just released "Bash na tebe", a very entertaining single with enticing melody and great instrumentation. Tamara's voice, as usual, is the highest point of the song.

Belgium | Selah Sue - "Fear nothing"

BRAND NEW

Belgian singer Selah Sue returns to Sounds European! with her characteristic charm. "Fear nothing", her latest single, is a very mysterious indie song with an intense and heartfelt chorus which builds up a fantastic atmosphere.

Tuesday, December 15, 2015

Romania | TWO feat. Mellina - "Vinovat"

BRAND NEW

Romania has shone with R&B beats this year, and here comes another fantastic sample of it. TWO, a duet from Bucharest composed by Mihai Gruia and Sorin Brotnei Stefan, has gathered with Mellina, a singer and producer also from Bucharest, to release "Vinovat". The song exudes power and passion, and it has an irresistible melody!

Italy | Alessandra Amoroso - "Stupendo fino a qui"

BRAND NEW

Italian singer Alessandra Amoroso is starting her international career, releasing versions for her biggest hits in Spanish. But, in between those releases, she has surprised us with a new one in Italian. And what a song! "Stupendo fino a qui" is a very involving track, with one of the most beautiful vocal displays Alessandra has ever gifted her fans.

Updated on December 18th, 2015, with the official video.